Training and CELT
MHAV is recognized throughout Virginia as a leader in consumer and recovery oriented training and education. We will work with you to make sure you have as much possible access to our events, resources and expertise.

QUICK LIST of all training programs in Virginia

CELT
Consumer Empowerment Leadership Training (CELT) is MHAV's flagship program. It has produced some of Virginia's most prominant mental health consumer advocates and won praise from the highest levels of Virginia's public mental health system. Leadership Academy is a four-day training designed to give mental health consumers important tools for successful leadership and the skills to make your voice heard. Learn more HERE.

APPLY FOR CELT (including full scholarship) ONLINE HERE!!

PRINTABLE 2010 CELT APPLICATION FORM (click here)

*This application is for both the CELT program itself and a full scholarship.



Community CELT
Community CELT is a day commuter training program specifically designed for members within a specified community. Training and educational materials are customized in a variety of ways to meet your needs. The training is conducted by CELT staff members from MHAV and is hosted by the sponsoring organization. Learn more HERE.


QUEST
Quest is an educational training program designed for people who are new to recovery and are interested in exploring individual transformation. The training will guide individuals through activities that (1) Respect self determination, (2) Connect with the recovery community, (3) Explore personal needs, and (4) Explore personal potential. Learn more Here.


Group Facilitation Training
This multi-day program prepares mental health consumers with an interest and aptitude for group facilitation to serve as facilitators in MHAV educational programs and serve as facilitators of educational programs in their local community. Our goal is to recruit and train a diverse group of faculty and skilled facilitators from across the Commonwealth.
Learn more HERE.


Focused Team Synergy
Focused Team Synergy is a one day program developed to energize participants, build social capital, and provide team decision making and problem solving skills. This program is targeted towards individuals, groups and organizations engaging in system transformation and community improvement. Learn more HERE.


Pathfinders
Pathfinders is a program especially designed for Virginia military veterans.   This four-day program  provides veterans with the tools necessary to educate policy makers, participate in system reform, serve as change agents in their community and effectively advocate for self and others. Learn more HERE.